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  1. A

    Vintage Samsung Receiver, left channel problems

    Hello All Just newly signed up to the Audio Karma forums but have been a long time reader. After a very long hiatus I got back into listening to vinyl about a year ago and have been loving every minute. It feels so good to dust off those old records and to experience brand new releases with the...
    • Andrew_K
    • Thread
    • receiver samsung vintage vintage receiver vintage repair vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Solid State
  2. Jnye0526

    Inner Groove Distortion?

    Hello! So I'm having issues with what I can only imagine is inner groove distortion. Everything gets harsh once the stylus gets a bit more than halfway through the LP. It's making listening to my records almost unbearable. I'm playing on a Debut Carbon with an Ortofon 2m red cart. I've aligned...
    • Jnye0526
    • Thread
    • 2m blue 2m red inner groove distortion vinyl
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Turntables
  3. suburbanbeat

    Powered speakers for turntable - where to start?

    Hi all. Long time lurker here, and I'm happy to finally be posting. I have my primary audio set up in the living room of my home. It's a traditional turntable/receiver/passive speaker set up. This weekend I picked up a new-vintage turntable (a Technics SL-BD2, for free!) and I'm excited to get...
    • suburbanbeat
    • Thread
    • active speakers powered speakers turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. SpicySammich

    Looking at Yamaha Amp - worried about reviews

    All, I had been 100% set on the A-S501 as my next amp replacing a Sansui 2000a. While overall the 'Sui sounds good, I am looking for more detail and better pacing. I listen to mostly punk (Clash, Pistols, Misfits, Bad Brains), alternative (Christian Death, Cult, REM), a little metal (Life of...
  5. Scortch

    Supreme Crate LP storage no more??

    With the renewed appreciation of vinyl, are we seeing a strange war on vinyl storage? First the mutation of the venerated Expedit shelf into the still workable, but not quite as loved Kallax, and now it seems that the workhorse of the portable storage, the plastic, sturdy, and stackable Supreme...
  6. K

    Vintage Gear Rec - Looking in Prague

    Hi AK - Im currently in Prague (from US) and hoping to return with some interesting / unique / or at least cheaper additions to my audio setups. Right now I run basic but nice Pioneer / Technics vintage decks (one DD, one BD) - AT120 & AT130 Carts - and vintage Pioneer SA 1000 (new amp is...
  7. ScooterMcTav

    Vinyl making me grumpy.....

    Good amp? Check. Good TT? Check. Good preamp? Check. Good cartridge? Check. Good sound? Well, I can't tell you that. After investing some scratch in a decent MC cartridge, I have to say that a surprising amount of my vinyl collection is disappointing me. Certainly some dics sound just...
  8. E

    Marantz Phono Stage Question

    Hey, I have a Marantz 1060, and I play a lot of vinyl. I use the built in phono stage (with a 2M Blue), but I was wondering if i would see a considerable increase in sound quality if i bought an independent phono stage with a budget of about 200-300? Like the Project Phono Box S? I'd really like...
  9. OnTheFritz

    M-Audio AV40's + Vinyl

    Big time gnooob here. For the past decade I've been listening to music via laptop + powered studio monitors. My Dad is giving me his Luxman receiver from the 80's so I decided it's time to dive into vinyl and put together a setup. I'm going to buy a vintage turntable, probably Technics or...
  10. jvcisforme

    What's the best live bootleg in your collection?

    I just bought an Elvis Costello Live in DC '79, and while listening, I realized how well this album was recorded. So what are some good live bootlegs you have?
  11. John Baker

    Hello From New Hampshire

    I've been visiting Audiokarma for years, but I finally decided to join. I have a passion for vintage gear, esp. silver face plate Pioneer. I just wish I knew more. Currently I own a Pioneer SA-9100 integrated amp, a Pioneer Rt-707 reel-to-reel tape player, a Technics SL-1200 turntable, a pair of...
    • John Baker
    • Thread
    • adcom bellari phono preamp elac debut b6 klipschorn pioneer rt-707 pioneer sa-9100 spin clean technics 1200 vinyl zhaolu dac
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Introductions
  12. AlexanderEli

    Will this Kenwood KD-500 ever spin again? Help!

    This Kenwood turntable has a story... but I can't make it work. About a year ago I was heading up north to see my family and attend a funeral, and I thought I'd check the local Craigslist to see what was for sale. Lo and behold, this Kenwood KD-500 with SME Series III shows up for $200. I reach...
    • AlexanderEli
    • Thread
    • direct drive japanese kenwood kd-500 turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  13. HadiHissi

    Turntables with the best value for my money

    Hello all, I recently received Pink Floyd's dark side of the moon lp record for my birthday and the whole thing just hit me. I've always been interested in vinyl and turntables but it always seemed as a huge hassle and basically something out of reach nowadays. So the moment i held that vinyl...
  14. TellMeWhy

    Frustrated with short sided double LPs?

    Hi everyone. So here is my pet hate- double LP's that have short (10-12 min) listening sides. Don't you just hate having to get up and turn the disc over, just when you've managed to snuggle down and relax. But as Sod's Law dictates most of my favourite LP's (often made during the CD era) are...
  15. T

    Technics SL-5 vs SL-QD3

    I'm the owner of an A-T LP60, looking to upgrade, and both of these have come up in area Craigslist searches for about $100. So now I'm trying to decide! Looking at the specs for the two tables, wow & flutter and rumble seem the same. The SL-5 is p-mount, so it'll be harder to find cartridges...
  16. IMG_20170121_212654

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    mi rig...........
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Media item
    • amplifier deck marantz marantz 2250b marantz 6300 restored vintage. 2270 vinyl
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Member's Component
  17. wiseshanks

    DIY Vinyl Storage

    Just finished this walnut vinyl tower for a good friend of mine who first got me into vintage sound equipment. All walnut construction with oak thru dowel joinery. I had to add a birch backer because thin walnut plywood is impossible to find. I think it works. It was hard to gift it to him...
  18. 6300 222

    6300 222

    the new member.
    • jFF_Bulbo
    • Media item
    • analog classic hi end marantz marantz 6300 turntable vintage vinyl
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member's Systems
  19. J

    Audiophile novice needs advice

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm Julian a 20 year old student from northern Italy and about half year ago I got into vinyl. I bought second hand a Pro-Ject Essential turntable and spent quiet a sum on a dozen records. Unfortunately I can't afford vinyl at the very moment. It's more a gimmick...
  20. J

    Audiophile novice needs advice

    Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm Julian a 20 year old student from northern Italy and about half year ago I got into vinyl. I bought second hand a Pro-Ject Essential turntable and spent quiet a sum on a dozen records. Unfortunately I can't afford vinyl at the very moment. It's more a gimmick...
    • Julier
    • Thread
    • analogue system audiophile deciding digital new set-up recommendation set-up vinyl
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: New Gear - Values
  21. saltybs

    Advice Needed for Beginner: Matching Speaker to MAC 4300v

    Beginner here in need of speaker advice. My father just gave me his circa 1990 McIntosh 4300v receiver, as well as his 1980s AR XB turntable. Both items need work, so I am paying to have a certified tech restore each. That said, my end-goal is to use these machines for three things: (i) for...
  22. K

    New to Turntables and Vinyl looking to buy a turntable and amplifier

    Hi everyone! New member here. I am looking to upgrade from a terrible turntable/cassette/CD stereo system combo to my first legitimate setup. I currently have PSB B5 bookshelf speakers. I'm looking for a decent turntable and amplifier I can get. Looking to spend roughly max $300-400 for...
  23. M

    NOOB question on Yamaha P200

    Hello everyone, very first time here on this forum. I have always wanted to own a vintage turntable to play from time to time my LP collection in a classy way. Recently I set my eyes on a Yamaha P200 in a second-hand shop. It really looks nice and smooth, I would really love it. I have never...
    • mfeo15
    • Thread
    • amplifier help needed noob speaker turntable vinyl yamaha
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. fishookred

    Ground Loop problems

    I was recently trying to digitize a few records of mine when I came across a problem. there was a noticeable "electric" sound in the recording when my computer was turned on. I have everything plugged into a tripp lite iso- which I hoped would solve the problem but didn't. i assume it is being...
  25. fishookred

    crazy vinyl clamp

    check this out. http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-Statement-Record-Clamp?sc=2&category=421 its a record clamp that sells for $1000. that might be the craziest thing I have ever seen. would this be worth it for the most discerning audiophile? I think it is a huge waste. what are your opinions?
    • fishookred
    • Thread
    • clearaudio record clamp turntable vinyl
    • Replies: 116
    • Forum: Turntables
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